raging bull chophouse & bar - shangri-la the fort

so, i have decided to treat myself after a long weekend here. i heard from my friend that they got great burgers here however, i wanted to splurge a little more and grab a slab of steak after my greatexperienceat sage in makati shangrila. and i there was never a single hint of regret when i saw the steak i got. i asked my server for their recommendation and i was literally surprised with how it came out.

i would definitely come back and have some lobster.

overall awesomeexperienceand one that started 2020 right for us! honestly, everything was just perfectly cooked to a medium, the smokey taste of the steak was exquisite and the different sauces and salts didn't need to be used all that often because of how juicy and tasty the steak was on it's own. to us, that was the true measure of how excellent the steak was. it didn't need the sauces or other condiments to make it taste good.

the two portions for two people was already quite feast, then add on the caesar salad, potato au gratin side and 3 types of mushrooms made it an even more sumptuous feast!

but legitimately aside from the food and drinks, the service of the ever so polite and friendly crew ensured that people would want to keep coming back. the crew assigned to us was alyssa and she very coolly explained to us which "weapon of choice" we could use to cut our steaks. her presentation of how everything would work together was just impressive. to those who might get her next, enjoy!

overall, i would absolutely keep going back and would take other family and friends for this sumptuous experience. 😊

we decided to come here with my significant other toexperiencethis quintessential steakhouse for dinner. having heard about raging bull’s and wanting to try, i was looking forward to this meal. we were greeted by our server, edna, who entertained us all throughout.

we ordered fresh oysters to start our dining experience. we had the darling downs wagyu cooked in medium and grilled lamb chop colorado for our
main entree. beef was melt in your mouth tender served with a side of potato gratin which i find it smooth and rich, tasty. we tried their truffled mushroom sauce and bérnaise. we also had cocktails, i got the thyme on mule and for my so, the bonifacio penicillin.

and for dessert we got the mango sorbet with cotton candy, i forgot the name of it, a nicely presented dessert. not overly sweet dessert. and a slice of cheesecake from them since btw, we were celebrating our birthdays.

what a memorable meal! the food was delicious in a nice atmosphere. our server, edna, was great. she answered our questions and was great throughout our meal.

the ambiance is really intimate, the service is outstanding and the food is exceptional. i liked it when you get to choose your weapon for you to cut your steak.

here is the breakdown of my orders with their individual rating and feedback.

appetizer
caramelized onion soup (5/5)
- i only have one word for this... flavorful!

main
mushroom risotto (3.5/5)
- i like savory dishes and this one was not my cup of tea. but i am giving it a fair score since the presentation was cute.

darling downs rib-eye (100,000/5)
- though i am not a huge fan of steaks, i did not expect that i finished the whole meal because of how tender and tasty it was. i had medium rare and it was just perfect

i skipped dessert because i was already full but i really had a sumptuous dinnerexperiencehere and will be coming back again very soon.

also, this restaurant is busy so make sure to book a table.


affordability level: 5/10

now is the best steak room in the country! i always like my steak medium rare (btw that’s how steaks must be cooked, besides a very few exceptions depending on the cut) and they have never screwed it up ever, in all the 1000 times i’ve been here. i just wish tho they would add a bit more exciting sides or appetisers on the menu. however, meat alone - excellent. but you have to read about steaks because if you choose a cut or a brand which might not be your taste, it can totally affect your wholeexperiencehere. i love steaks and i have thoroughly studied them. service used to be better i remember. busy restaurant so reservation is a must!!!

always a greatexperienceat this restaurant. my husband and i celebrate our date nights here and this restaurant has been consistent all throughout. we always get fresh oysters, steak and some appetizers. the wagyu burger is a must try! they also have awesome servers - janine and shine to name a few. will definitely go back.

where do i begin with this review? i honestly wanted to give this restaurant a higher rating, but i quite couldnt because of myexperiencedining at raging bull. i can compare it to the late jake lamotta (the boxing legend deniro played in the movie raging bull) who comes out with guns blazing but eventually gasses out in the later rounds, raging bull blows you away with the undercard but disappoints in the main event. let me further elaborate on this.

upon entering the restaurant our eyes were treated with a visual fest of luxurious interiors of ambient lighting and of fascinating expensive cutlery (they make you choose from and array of expensive knives). however little did we expect that this was the main highlight of the meal becuause we were a little disappointed with what the main event offered.

the cape grim grass-fed steak was a little dry and tasted like grilled pork barbecuez. for me there wasnt anything special with the steak to justify the size and the steep price tag (perhaps the fact it was at the shang, i dont know). the wagyu was a ok and it had that marbled salty taste to it (though for the price wasnt enough) but the marbling was just concentrated in one are and not within the muscle striations. it was a little tender (not as tender as i expected) and moist but i have had better wagyu at a much reasonable price.

service was quite slow as well, considering the price you pay for what you order. it was slow ight after the cutlery display until we eventually got our bill.

overall if you just want to try the raging bull experience, i would recommend you try it just for the sake of it, but if you value your money there are better places to splurge your hard earned dollar on.

when we sat down, we were first asked if we wanted still or sparkling water. i always go for sparkling so we ended having both. this cost us 400+ which took us by surprise.

anyway onto the food, we had cauliflower soup which was ok. chicken which was okay, too and
the caesar salad which was normal. the above mentioned were nothing spectacular except for the steak. we got the 600gm ribeye angus, bone in and it was cooked well with good choices of sauces and salt. but for 5,500, i probably wont be back as i can get equally good steak elsewhere for
less the price.

total bill came to around 8k for 4 pax, 2 adults and 2 kids. it was a goodexperiencebut we probably wont be back for the price.

first time i came here back in dec 2017 my friends and i shared the 1824 ribeye, crab cake, wagyu burger, creamed spinach and truffle mashed potatoes. i love the crab cake! the wagyu burger was just okay, a little bit bland. the 1824 ribeye was big enough to share for 2, the steak itself was just okay, you just put sauce for it to taste better.

on my second visit last monday, my friends and i shared the darling downs wagyu ribeye, grilled lamb chops and salmon. we got the same sides and crab cakes. crab cake still tasted as good as before as well as the sides. the salmon was not dry and had crispy skin but the flesh did not enough flavor. the wagyu is better than the 1824 ribeye than i had before however it didnt have enough marbling (maybe because it is just grade 6). the grilled lamb chops were also fine as it didnt have the usual after taste some lambs have.

overall theexperienceis okay, the servers are attentive and friendly . one comment is that the aircon is too cold thus the meat got cold easily (and no one likes cold meat). in terms of value for money, i think for the price we were paying we were expecting to be wowed by the taste and quality of the steak but it didnt. the steaks were cooked well but there was nothing that stands out and differentiates them from the other steakhouses. i also think they rely too much on the variety of sauces that they serve together with the steak.

i think it was last year when i first visited this wonderful mouth watering restau in the fort. grabe heaven yong salmon , well diet kasi ako that time 😂 and i’m with my patient and his family so dapat hindi ako matakaw 😊 haha.. well overall the ambiance and theexperiencewas above average, the staffs were attentive to out needs well maybe bec madami din kami like 7 people i think. some of us ordered the steak and grabe ang sarap daw i wasnt able to taste it but satisfied ako sa salmon grabe kung may 10 na score ill gonna put 10 haha. kaya kahit last year pa to i really wanted to put a good review and thumbs up 👍🏻 on this restau bar. keep up the good work. ☺️

ambiance:
the place is chill and classy, the area is properly lighted and the surrounding is clean. not sure with the sounds though.

food:
we ordered the tomahawk wagyu ms 5 (1100kg) good for 3. it was cooked according to our preference which was medium. there we some parts of the meat that were just burnt and some part that it was just all fat. taste wise, it was tender and the juiciness was just right. eating it with a pinch of salt (3 different kinds) just releases more flavor to it. we ordered some sides as well like the foie gras, truffle mashed potato, and the asparagus; all went well with our tasty steak.

service:
the service is the reason why i rated this restaurant a 3.5. the service was just bad. the waitress and waiters seems to ignore our table. the feeling of pretending that they don't see us calling their attention and the feeling of them in a rush was very disappointing and annoying. being in the hospitality industry, being busy is not an excuse. no matter how busy it is, we need to stay hospitable. we became annoyed when two artist with their friends sat at the back of our table. the waitress really attended them the way all of us should have been attended. they should not choose their costumers because all of us are pays our bill. all the costumers should be treated as a vip.

overall:
overall i would still recommended this restaurant because of the ambiance and especially the food. if your looking for a place to catch up with your friends with classy and tasty food, raging bull chophouse and bar can be that place. i just hope that you wontexperiencethe kind of service weexperiencebecause service sums up the whole diningexperienceas well.

we went there to celebrate my wife's birthday. we love every bit of it. the steak was top grade. my son had the burger and enjoyed every bite. the place is a bit pricey but the whole diningexperiencewas worth it.

the place is inviting and gives off the vibe of the west. i enjoyed looking at their decors and the dark but plush interiors.

the food did not exceed my expectations though. i had hoped for a really nice and juicy steak (i had the queensland, 250g) but it didn't taste that good.

would still possibly go back, but thatexperienceleft a mark.

had our team lunch here and availed of their executive lunch meal. for a 2-course meal, it would cost you around php 690.00. we had the choices of having either crab cake, pumpkin soup or salad as our first course and a choice of duck confit, salmon or mushroom risotto as the main course (tip: you can upgrade your main course to steak by adding php 900.00).

i opted for the crab cake which was amazing to say the least. for the main course, i went for the confit duck leg. i honestly wanted to go with the risotto since i love risotto and am extremely critical when it comes to the cooking of duck. am pleased to say that the duck was perfectly cooked, solid 4.5/5. it was salty but was perfectly complemented by the sweet beets and pineapple on the side.

props to the staff for making theexperiencedoubly enjoyable. make sure to ask for mico, liz, gerald, james, lhem or vincent when you pay them a visit. staff was extremely attentive and warm to their customers. thank you! 💕

the guys over at raging bull chophouse & bar are dead serious when they tell you they serve good steak. if its name isn’t indication enough, they are confident when it comes to their meats, creating a steakexperiencelike no other. raging bull serves up high quality meats and sides, decadent desserts,